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• Fastener Fair Global 2023: record-breaking event edition testifies the importance for the international fastener and fixing sector

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 03, 2023

  With less than a month before Fastener Fair Global opens its doors from 21-23 March 2023 at Messe Stuttgart in Germany, the exhibition is shaping up to be a record-breaking 9th edition. The show has grown since the last event in 2019: now covering a net exhibition space of over 23,000 sqm, a 1,000 sqm more compared to the previous event, Fastener Fair Global 2023 allocates an additional hall to the exhibition ground and occupies four halls for the first time ever. Thus, the exhibition reconfirms itself as an international marketplace for the fastener and fixing industry to find new business contacts, exchange expertise and build targeted business partnerships.

  Taking place across halls 1, 3, 5 and 7, over 980 exhibitors have joined the event to showcase a comprehensive portfolio of fastener and fixings products, machines, equipment, tools and related services. Exhibiting companies come from 43 different countries, reconfirming the international reach of the event. Representing global firms, from SMEs to large multinational corporations, exhibitors mainly come from Germany, Italy, China, Taiwan, India, Turkey, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain and France. Exhibitors include: Albert Pasvahl (GmbH & Co.), Alexander P A A L GmbH, Ambrovit S.p.A., Böllhoff GmbH, CHAVESBAO, Eurobolt BV, F. REYHER Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG, Fastbolt Schraubengroßhandels GmbH, INDEX Fixing Systems, INOXMARE SRL, Lederer GmbH, Norm Fasteners, Obel Civata San. ve Tic. A.S, SACMA LIMBIATE SPA, Schäfer + Peters GmbH, Tecfi Spa, WASI GmbH, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG and many more.

  Commenting on the event build-up, Nicola Hamann, Managing Director at RX, organiser of the event, states: "The strong exhibitor participation in Fastener Fair Global 2023 testifies to the importance of the event as a milestone for the Fastener and fixing sector internationally and serves as an economic indicator of the growth of this industry. Benefitting from high investment in the construction sector, rising demand for industrial fasteners in the automotive and aerospace industries and continued growth predictions at a steady rate from 2022 to 2030, Fastener Fair Global 2023 is well-placed to showcase the innovations of companies at the forefront of this fast-moving industry".

  What's on at the show

  For manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers, Fastener Fair Global is the ideal marketplace to source and trade products and solutions across all areas of fastener and fixing technology. Fastener Fair Global welcomes distributors, suppliers, engineers and other industry professionals from a broad range of industries, such as construction, automotive, transport, electronic and electrical goods, energy and power generation and many more.

  To explore the wide variety of innovations, technologies and systems presented at the exhibition ahead of the event, attendees can access the Online Show Preview, which showcases the highlights of this year's event, and select in advance products and services they are interested in. The Online Show Preview is available here.

  A first-hand opportunity to assess new products and services introduced by exhibitors to the market within the last 24 months will be through the Route to Fastener Innovation competition, organised by the media partner Fastener + Fixing Magazine. On the second day of the event at 2:00 pm, its editorial team will present the top three winners with the accolade of being Fastener Technology Innovators. The award will take place at the Fastener + Fixing Magazine stand, 3874, in hall 7.

  Key Visitor Information

  Visitors can purchase tickets online now at www.fastenerfairglobal.com at a discounted rate of €39 before the price increases to €55 for ticket purchases on-site. All entrance tickets are valid for all three show days.

  International visitors requiring a visa for travel can download an invitation letter for visa application directly from the ticket purchase confirmation email.

  The exhibition grounds in Stuttgart are easily accessed via car or public transport and are within walking distance of Stuttgart airport. The opening times are from 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday.

  For more information on Fastener Fair Global 2023, visit https://www.fastenerfairglobal.com/

  Fastener Fairs – connecting fastener professionals worldwide

  Fastener Fair Global is organised by RX Global. It belongs to the highly successful worldwide series of Fastener Fair exhibitions for the fastener and fixings industry. Fastener Fair Global is the portfolio flagship event. The portfolio also contains regionally focused events such as Fastener Fair Italy, Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico and Fastener Fair USA.

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  Author: Gloria Vezzoli PR & Marketing Manager

  Author: Cameron Ross PR & Marketing Executive

• EV Fasteners for Batteries

  Posted in Industry 4.0, Innovation on Feb 17, 2023

  

  Alongside an estimated 6 million EV car shipments by the end of 2022, manufacturers find themselves tasked with developing ever-evolving battery technology. As range, heat and lightweighting concerns still pervade the market, manufacturers are completely rethinking the structure, design and makeup of their batteries.

  As of this year, some companies have found ways to build EV fuel cells into the car’s frame itself. Aiming to increase range and decrease cost, revolutionising the structure of the battery saves space for more fuel cells and makes for a roomier interior for passengers.

  Other businesses are focusing on SSBs, or solid-state batteries. Seen as a safer and more efficient option than their lithium-ion counterparts, some EV manufacturers are aiming to produce their SSBs for market introduction within the next five years. Aside from more established companies, many EV startups are also revolutionising the market, with one business boasting the development of a battery that charges in just a few minutes.

  It’s well known that the production of EV batteries is expensive, but heat and lightweighting issues are also hindering these business’ product optimisation. Range anxiety is also still a problem, but the best solution isn’t necessarily creating a bigger battery. Leading to what is known in the industry as the ‘weight spiral’, creating a bigger battery would require bigger brakes, bigger wheels, and a stronger structure. EVs also tend to be much heavier than their petrol or diesel counterparts, which can negatively impact their emission levels through tyre wear and even impinge on the car’s safety.

  Internal and external heat can also have a very negative impact on battery performance. An EV’s driving range can decrease by 17% in hot weather, and up to 41% in cold weather. Not only this, but studies have shown that the use of electric vehicles in hot weather can significantly decrease battery health, diminishing its lifetime.

  Both these issues contribute to customers’ potential range anxiety, rendering them apprehensive about investing in an electric vehicle. It’s crucial, then, that battery manufacturers prioritise solutions to their heat and lightweighting issues.

  How Optimas can help

  For all EV manufacturers, it’s important to use the correct, high-quality C-Class components and fasteners. EV fasteners may only account for 1% of your project budget, but they can make up nearly 50% of your product’s parts, so it’s important you choose the right ones.

  Here at Optimas, not only do we have an industry-leading product range, but we’re experts in all things EV. We know that with greater electrification, comes a greater need for insulation. To avoid depleting battery performance, it’s crucial that manufacturers prioritise thermal insulation in the initial design stage to avoid both internal over-heating and damage done by external conditions.

  Here are just a few products from our range of EV fasteners and C-Class Components that are ideal for providing insulation and eliminating unwanted thermal conductivity:

  • Nylon Machine Screws
  • Double Ended Studs with Hex Collar and Black Xylan Insulation
  • Braided Sleeving
  • Heat Shrink Tubing
  • Gland Plates

  The smallest parts can also have the biggest impact on weight. Even down to EV fasteners, it’s important you prioritise using light-weight materials at every opportunity. Using materials like aluminium, magnesium and titanium can massively reduce the weight of an EV battery. Not only this, but changing the geometry of a fastener can reduce weight by as much as 35%. At Optimas, we have a team of global fastener engineers who can work with you to improve your product’s performance.

  To find out more about products, or to speak to one of our experts, you can do so here. Partner with us to optimise your products and meet demand.

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  Author: Optimas

• LAMIERA 2023 AT FIERAMILANO RHO FROM 10 TO 13 MAY A GOOD TREND FOR THE APPLICATIONS TO EXHIBIT THE TRADE SHOW TO TAKE PLACE AGAIN IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Jan 09, 2023

  The collection of applications to exhibit is going on expeditiously for the next edition of LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines and related technologies, scheduled to take place at fieramilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023.

  Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA – the only trade show exclusively focused on the sector – will again take place in odd-numbered years.

  Considering the economic framework, which is still favourable despite some factors of uncertainty, LAMIERA is getting ready to receive positive feedback from the enterprises of the sector. Besides the foreign markets, they will have a very dynamic and receptive Italian market at their disposal, also thanks to the Government incentives in force until after 2023.

  After an extremely positive 2021, in the first six months of 2022, the Italian industry of the sector confirmed its growth trend, registering double-digit increases in the international trade data concerning the exchange of sheet metal forming and cutting machines.

  In particular, in the period January-June 2022, the world exports of sheet metal forming and cutting machine tools (laser, waterjet, plasma, etc.) reported a 12% upturn compared with the same period of 2021, totalling more than 8 billion euro. Worldwide imports also grew, by 16%, exceeding 6 billion euro. In this context, Italy highlighted highly satisfactory performances, confirming to be the second most important consumer market in the world in 2021 (latest available data).

  “Supported by the Government incentives 4.0, in effect for the whole year 2023 and afterwards - pointed out Alfredo Mariotti, general manager of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE - domestic demand will certainly reward the exhibitors participating in LAMIERA”.

  The organisation secretariat is observing a great attention to this event, given not only by the “habitués”, the usual exhibitors, representing all major segments in the repertoire, but also by new enterprises, as well as by companies that have decided to exhibit again at LAMIERA after years of absence.

  “Confirmations, new entries and returns - added Alfredo Mariotti – show how significant the interest is in this event, which, edition after edition, has been stabilising its position as the only trade fair of reference for the sector in Italy and improving its appeal even to foreign operators, thus strengthening its image worldwide”.

  Machines, systems, equipment for sheet metal processing and cutting, tubes, sections, wires, metal structural work, presses, dies and moulds, welding, surface treatments and finishing, parts, components, accessories, tooling, fastener materials, technical and industrial subcontracting are some of the “traditional” technologies on show.

  Besides the large offering of machinery, plants and equipment for sheet metal processing and cutting, tubes, sections, wires, metal structural work, the exhibition will focus on 6 technological themes that have an increasingly crucial impact on the sector today. FABBRICAFUTURA/FACTORY OF THE FUTURE, dedicated to software and technologies for connectivity, data management, automation, robotics and digital systems applied to sheet metal processing; SALDATECH, offering an overview of the wide and diversified world of welding, one of the most important sheet-metal joining technologies; FASTENER INDUSTRY, presenting a proposal of screws, bolts, fastening and clamping systems; WORLD OF HEAT AND SURFACE TREATMENTS, hosting machines, systems, accessories and consumables centred on pre- and post-production treatments, for ferrous and non-ferrous materials, offering a complete overview of this segment that is continuously developing; METROLOGY & TESTING, focused on testing, measuring and quality-control systems and machines, which are essential for production in this field; BLECH ITALY SERVICE, technical subcontracting and services for the industry of the sector.

  In addition, as usual, LAMIERA will propose a full programme of in-depth cultural, thematic meetings arranged by the organisers and the exhibitors. The meetings will be hosted at LAMIALAMIERA, a real arena that will be set up within one of the exhibition halls to facilitate a free participation of the present operators.

  The trade show will take place in partial conjunction with Made in Steel, the exhibition dedicated to the production chain of steel, which will be held in the halls next to those occupied by LAMIERA, thus enabling operators and journalists to visit the two separate but complementary events on one business trip.

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  Claudia Mastrogiuseppe

  External Relations and Press Office Manager

  Email: press@ucimu.it

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  Filippo Laonigro

  Technical Press Office

  Email: technical.press@ucimu.it

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  Massimo Civello

  External Relations and Press Office

  Email: press2@ucimu.it

• VALVE WORLD EXPO finally returns - successful restart for the international industrial valves and fittings summit in Düsseldorf

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fasteners manufacturers on Dec 16, 2022

  Whether LNG terminals, gas storage facilities, wind turbines, pipelines or water pipelines - no industrial sector functions without the use of industrial valves and fittings.

  Therefore, after a four-year absence, the international players of these key technologies were looking forward to their VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022 at Düsseldorf Fairgrounds again.

  388 exhibitors from 29 countries presented concentrated technological power over three days in exhibition halls 1 and 3. Innovative machines, plants, components, systems and pumps were shown on a net area of 12,000 square metres.

  "After two years of online meetings, we are just happy to have direct contact with customers and interested parties again. A generally positive mood was noticeable and many discussion partners are very happy that the valve family was finally able to meet again in person”, said a pleased Peter Wegjan, Sales Manager Special Ball Valves (Petro-) Chemical, Plant Engineering at Hartmann Valves .

  Many premieres such as Messe Düsseldorf's sustainability campaign with its ecoMetals Trails, the EXPO Forum as a jampacked, two-day conference format, the presentation of the Valve Stars Awards and a rousing exhibitor party complemented the lively events in the exhibition halls.

  The parallel international Valve World Conference, which was again organised by KCI in 2022 with around 70 lectures, seminars and workshops, attracted around 400 delegates to the conference rooms in Hall 1. In 2022, VALVE WORLD EXPO again fulfilled its role as an impulse generator and international meeting platform for an entire industry. 2 50% of respondents stated they had found current trends and information here.

  "From metre-high ball valves to tiny microvalves - everything the industry has to offer in terms of innovations for current challenges could be seen and experienced in our exhibition halls”, said a delighted Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director of Messe Düsseldorf.

  After a four-year break, well-attended exhibition halls demonstrated just how important personal exchange is to players in the industry. Experts from the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, power plant technology, marine and offshore, water and wastewater management, automotive, mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical and medical industries all gathered information in Düsseldorf, proving that both the trade fair offering and demand for it have struck a chord in the current climate.

  "In our industry, people value the direct discussion about innovations, new products and processes that only an in-person trade fair can offer. In my opinion, presence trade fairs will continue to maintain their fixed place in the mix of B2B communication," explained Thomas Weisschuh, Head of Product Management and Innovations AS-Schneider Group confirming the successful course of the trade fair and added: "For the European region, VALVE WORLD EXPO is an important leading trade fair for industrial valves. This is where our industry meets all the important decisionmakers under one roof to find out about the technologies of the future."

  On three days of the fair, international trade visitors from over 80 countries came to Düsseldorf - at 79%, the proportion of decisionmakers was very high. In addition to users of valves and fittings, fittings manufacturers and the fittings trade, energy supply companies also gathered information at the trade fair.

  A high visitor presence from overseas, in particular from India, the USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and 3 from some North African states, shaped the events in the exhibition halls alongside many European visitors. 94% of the respondents plan to come to Düsseldorf again in two years. VALVE WORLD EXPO and the accompanying conference will then take place from 3 to 5 December 2024.

  Press Contact

  Petra Hartmann-Bresgen

  Tel.: +49 (0)211 4560-541

  Fax: +49 (0)211 4560-87541

  HartmannP@messe-duesseldorf.de

  Ulrike Osahon

  Tel.: +49 (0)211 4560-992

  Fax: +49 (0)211 4560-87992

  OsahonU@messe-duesseldorf.de

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• BUMAX supplies Flintec with fasteners for precision weighing

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Nov 25, 2022

  Swedish specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has supplied its premium BUMAX 88 fasteners for one of Flintec’s most recent weighing modules to meet industry strength and reliability requirements as well as European standards.

  Flintec, a world-leading manufacturer of high quality, precision, weight measurement technologies, has chosen BUMAX as its supplier of premium fasteners for its latest load cells. The load cells are electro-mechanical sensors used to measure force or weight. They provide accurate and robust performance across a diverse range of applications – from automating car manufacturing to weighing shopping at the supermarket checkout. New types of load cells are continuously being designed to meet the needs of this ever-changing market.

  “When we designed the new 55-20 weighing module, BUMAX was able to meet all our demands for high strength fasteners to ensure performance and reliability,” said Klaus Fuchs, Engineering Manager at Flintec Germany. “The BUMAX 88 fasteners used in our 55-20 weighing module have proved to be highly reliable and we have had no issues to date. We are very likely to use BUMAX fasteners on future products, depending on the environmental and design specifications we have.”

  

  High strength, maintenance-free and durable

  Crucial properties of the BUMAX 88 stainless steel fastener are high strength, corrosion resistant, durable and maintenance free with a low temperature toughness.

  The Flintec 55-20 weighing module is a low-profile unit that enables customers to install load cells beneath the legs of their silos, tanks or other storage solutions. The built-in load cell offers a wide range of high precision weighing capacities from 7.5T through to 300T. The 55-20 is equipped with an integrated lift-off system and bump stops.

  The low temperature toughness of BUMAX® 88 is a crucial property for the 55-20 weighing module that helps to avoid breakages in low temperatures when conventional steel can become brittle. The module has an operating temperature range of between -40°C to 80°C.

  The enhanced properties of BUMAX 88 fasteners are achieved through a higher molybdenum content (minimum 2.5%), unique BUMAX manufacturing processes and the sourcing of the highest quality European steel.

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  Author: Klaus Vogt

  BUMAX Development Manager – South Germany, Austria & Switzerland

  Telephone: +49 160 921 97 408

  Email: klaus.vogt@bufab.com

• Bulten works with Polestar on development of climate-neutral electric car

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Sustainability on Sep 15, 2022

  Bulten has begun a collaboration with Polestar on the development project Polestar 0, which aims to build a climate-neutral electric car by 2030.

  

  The Polestar 0 project was officially announced in 2021, and aims to create a climateneutral electric car by the year 2030, by eliminating emissions in the supply chain. Bulten’s contribution will be the delivery of climate-neutral and highly functional fasteners. This can be achieved through a combination of energy-efficient materials and processes, as well as renewable energy supply throughout the value chain.

  “We are truly honored to be part of the Polestar 0 project, and to assist one of our customers in developing a truly climate-neutral vehicle. We take our sustainability work extremely seriously, and see this as an opportunity to share our knowledge, but also to learn from the other partners involved in the project,” says Anders Nyström, President and CEO of Bulten Group.

  “A project of this ambition requires partners at the cutting-edge of their industries and which are fully engaged in our bold vision. That’s why I’m looking forward to Bulten becoming a crucial part of our team as we find solutions for developing an entirely climate-neutral supply chain. Bulten’s expertise in fasteners will be invaluable in our mission and will play an integral role in pioneering new and innovative technologies to achieve what has so far been impossible,” says Hans Pehrson, leader of the Polestar 0 project.

  Sustainability is integrated in Bulten’s strategy, and the aim is to become the most sustainable company in the fastener sector. Bulten has clearly defined climate goals both for its own production and its supply chain, which are also in line with the Paris Agreement.

  For further information, please contact:

  Ulrika Hultgren, SVP Corporate Communications & IR, +46 727-47 17 58, ulrika.hultgren@bulten.com

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  Author: Ulrika Hultgren

• EFC International Partners with Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC)

  Posted in Fastener distribution, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Manufacturing technology on May 18, 2022

  EFC International is pleased to announce its expanded focus on the world-wide distribution of genuine parts made by Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC) Authorized Licensees. EFC’s team of application engineers support customers with advanced engineering assistance, direct factory relationships and rapid prototype solutions, as well as extensive value analysis and value engineering services. Matt Dudenhoeffer, President and CEO of EFC, states, “EFC, REMINC and REMINC’s Licensees look forward to this partnership knowing that end-users will benefit from our combined strengths.”

  REMINC’s Licensed products include best-in-class fastener brands, including the TAPTITE® family of thread-forming screws. TAPTITE® screws, primarily for metal applications, deliver increased performance and cost savings. They remove the costly labor, solvents, and time required for the thread tapping process in manufacture, as well as any external hex nuts, lock washers and related hardware required for assembly. TAPTITE® fasteners optimize metal-to-metal contact in assemblies, significantly improving their electrical grounding performance vs conventional machine screws. This performance makes TAPTITE® fasteners the industry leading choice for electrical grounding applications in the global automotive and EV industries. TAPTITE® fasteners also partner exceptionally well with lightweight alloys, making them a perfect fastener selection for the energy efficient vehicles of the future.

  Steve Kirkpatrick, President of REMINC, states, “Genuine quality parts with global availability are the backbone of REMINC’s business, and this mission dovetails perfectly with EFC’s commitment to the distribution of authentic, quality parts globally.” REMINC, together with its sister company CONTI Fasteners AG, has a global Licensee network with over 100 manufacturing locations worldwide.

  

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  Author: EFC International

• New to the product range: EJOFAST® JF3-Plus self-drilling screws

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Apr 12, 2022

  The power pack for roof and wall coverings on timber

  The new EJOFAST® JF3-Plus adds a powerful product to the proven EJOFAST® self-drilling screw range from EJOT. The new, ETA-certified EJOFAST® JF3-Plus has significantly improved load-bearing capacity in timber and is available in diameters of 4.9 and 6.8 mm. The self-drilling screw is suitable for fastening profiled steel and aluminium sheets or sandwich panels to timber substructures.

  The strongest, cleanest and safest self-drilling screw from EJOT

  The single-start self-drilling screws of the EJOFAST® family have a unique tip geometry without a classic cutting edge. The optimised and concavely drawn-out tip of the new EJOFAST® Plus self-drilling screws enables considerably safer application to the surface. Displacement or slipping is almost impossible. The special shape of the thread allows for a high assembly speed, while at the same time the load-bearing capacity values of the EJOFAST® Plus in timber have been improved once again.

  The slim, single-fluted drill tip means no sharp-edged swarf are produced that get stuck in the material and require time-consuming removal. This saves time during assembly.

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  About EJOT®

  With the Market Unit Construction, the fastening technology specialist EJOT caters to selected segments of the building industry. This includes professional applications on building facades and installation solutions for technical facilities inside the building. The main products are drilling and sealing screws, nylon anchors, assembly elements for attachments, profiles, chemical and mechanical anchors as well as fasteners for flat roofs and solar applications. Whether it is the construction of the highest tower, the most spectacular nuclear reactor protective cover or the southernmost polar station in the world – EJOT customers rely on many years of experience in the building industry. EJOT – with over 3,700 employees in 38 companies, more than 24,000 products and almost one hundred years of company history.

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  The new, ETA-certified EJOFAST® JF3-Plus self-drilling screws have significantly improved load-bearing capacity in timber.

  Picture: EJOT

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  Author: Katrin Strübe

  Content Marketing Manager

  Telephone: +49 2752 908-7992

  www.ejot.de/bau

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• European Commission imposes anti-dumping measures on fasteners from China

  Posted in Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 07, 2022

  Today the European Commission published a regulation imposing anti-dumping duties on certain iron or steel fasteners imported from China. Duties have been set between 22.1% and 86.5%. The measures follow an investigation which showed the presence of significant dumping on the market, with Chinese imports heavily undercutting European sales prices and therefore injuring the European fasteners industry.

  Fasteners are essential elements for a vast variety of industries, from simple screws in “do-it-yourself” kits to high-end applications in the car, aviation and electrical industries. The EU fasteners industry is worth €3.2 billion, with one tenth imported from China. EU producers of fasteners, who are mostly SMEs, employ more than 20,000 people across Europe in countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Sweden and Spain.

  The anti-dumping measures imposed today will re-establish a level playing field by taking away the unfair competition caused by the price dumping, allowing EU producers of fasteners to compete in the EU market on an equal footing with the imported fasteners. This will ensure that there is continued and healthy production in the EU of fasteners of all ranges, including those used in high tech sectors like the automotive and car industries.

  The anti-dumping measures imposed today will have a limited impact on EU users of fasteners. For the vast majority, fasteners represent only a minor part of the total cost of their final product. A shortage of fasteners is also not expected following the introduction of measures, since the EU industry has a large spare production capacity.

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  For more information

  Regulation

  EU Trade Defence Policy

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  Source: © European Union

  Author: European Commission

• EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE moved to September 2022

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers on Jan 24, 2022

  One-time postponement to the fall will ensure maximum participation from exhibitors and visitors including vital Asian sales and manufacturing markets “As the world’s leading trade fair for the hardware industry, our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the global market and bring together suppliers and buyers from all over the world. With this in mind, we together with the associations and exhibitors have decided to hold the EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE from 25 to 28 September 2022, instead of the originally scheduled dates of 6 to 9 March 2022,” announced Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse, Oliver Frese, in Cologne today.

  Since the pandemic situation continues to develop dynamically worldwide and strict travel restrictions are expected in March, especially for important Asian overseas markets, this scenario is a win-win for everyone: Exhibitors can plan for September with a longer lead time and look forward to the usual international audience, including from Asia. Visitors can look forward to a renowned group of participants and an attractive event programme shaped by a high number of exhibiting companies.

  “With the Anuga Food Fair and International Dental Show (IDS) in the fall, we proved that trade fairs with Koelnmesse’s hygiene and safety concept are once again possible at an international level and can be carried out safely for everyone. Furthermore, our customers were very pleased with the business activities at these events,” pointed out Oliver Frese. “However, certain industry-specific conditions must be in place in order to fully leverage the power of personal exchange at an international trade show. In the case of EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE, this power will be significantly greater in September thanks to the participation of the Asian market.”

  The Asian manufacturing and sales market plays an important role in the hardware industry. Many Asian countries have again identified Germany and large parts of Europe as a risk area due to the generally high incidence figures, and travelling from these countries will be difficult well until spring. Based on the experience from 2021 and as the global vaccination campaign progresses, the situation should look completely different in September 2022.

  The decision to postpone the EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE was therefore made independently of the situation of other spring trade fairs in Koelnmesse’s portfolio, which have considerably different exhibitor and visitor structures in some cases.

  Full support from the industry

  “The industry needs a strong EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR to build long-term success,” commented Wolfgang J. Kirchhoff, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Managing Director of Witte Tools. “If the conditions for this are better in September than in March, then postponing the date is the only logical and correct decision for the industry and the trade fair.”

  "The German tool industry is strongly export-oriented. We therefore need an internationally widely attended INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR and we are confident that we will achieve this goal with the postponement,” said Managing Director of the German association of tool manufacturers (FWI) Stefan Horst regarding the postponement.

  "First things first: we can continue to look forward to an INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR in 2022 and thus to an important instrument to prepare for the future in these turbulent times together as an industry. The postponement will enable all exhibiting companies to devote their full attention to the preparations for the fair after what is expected to be a hard winter," said Norbert Lindemann, Managing Director of Herstellerverband Haus & Garten e.V. (German Association of Home & Garden Manufacturers).

  “Trade fairs are the lifeline of our international business activities and play an immense role in helping the pandemic-battered global economy get back on its feet. The EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR is one of the events that we always recommend our members attend. The fact that we will have to wait to see each other in Cologne again in no way diminishes the anticipation,” says John Herbert, General Secretary of the European DIY Retail Association/Global Home Improvement Network (EDRA/GHIN) on behalf of the international DIY markets.

  March event is not a blueprint

  Planned for a long time and ready to go – top-class informative special exhibitions and theme platforms such as the eCommerce area featuring innovative, disruptive solutions and strategies for retailers in the areas of payment, shop systems, ERP, hosting, search engine optimisation and multichannel. The digital extension EISENWARENMESSE @home will be available in September also. “Nevertheless, we do not want to just take the plans for March and use them for September: The world simply changes too quickly,” said Matthias Becker, Director of EISENWARENMESSE – INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR COLOGNE. “We will look at the current hot topics in the industry and adapt the plans accordingly.” Koelnmesse – industry trade fairs for the hardware sector: As a top international trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse is the global market leader in organising events for the hardware/ironware segment. It hosts the leading international event EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne at its trade fair grounds in Cologne, where Asia-Pacific Sourcing also showcases products, innovations and trends for homes and gardens from the Far East. In addition to the events at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio internationally in key markets: China International Hardware Show (CIHS) in Shanghai and Hardware Forum Italy in Milan are bespoke events and leading regional trade fairs. They create the foundation for sustainable, international business for their participants and bring together supply and demand within the sector with a carefully targeted approach.
  Further information: https://www.eisenwarenmesse.com/trade-fair/industry-trade-fairs/

  The next events:

  Hardware Forum Italy - The hardware expo and forum, Milano September 2022 China International Hardware Show - Leading Trade Fair for Tools, DIY and Building Hardware, Fasteners, Security Systems, Locks and Fittings, Shanghai 21.09. - 23.09.2022

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